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• Russia preparing hybrid attacks on NATO's eastern flank, intelligence warns

  22-06-2026 23:54 via article.wn.com
  Latvian intelligence is warning that...
  
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• Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, June 22

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed Monday that technical negotiations between Iran and the United States have begun in Switzerland. Speaking to the official IRNA news agency, Baghaei said Iran's delegation is led by Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal...
  
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• World Cup what to know: Ronaldo aiming to get on track after disappointing start

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Lionel Messi, Kylian...
  
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• World Cup team comes to KC this week trying to avoid making wrong kind of history

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  On the cusp of making ignominious World Cup history, Tunisia will be in Kansas City looking to finally do something good. ......
  
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• Whistleblower to receive $700,000 to settle lawsuit over PPP loans

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  The government is still investigating alleged misuse of the COVID-era payroll relief program. Most of the loans identified in the lawsuit originated at BOK Financial. ......
  
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• Vance takes lead selling Trump’s Iran gamble as Rubio, Hegseth and Ratcliffe cede spotlight on ...

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Vice President JD Vance arrived in...
  
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• USMNT's Folarin Balogun wants to score, not rest, vs. Turkey to stay in Golden Boot chase

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Balogun wants to add to his scoring tally despite the USMNT's dead rubber vs. Turkey. ......
  
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• Users report nationwide Comcast Xfinity outage

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  An apparent Comcast outage affected Xfinity customers across the country Monday afternoon. ......
  
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• U.S. Temporarily Lifts Oil Sanctions Against Iran, Citing ‘Productive’ Talks

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  President Trump and Vice President JD Vance pointed to progress on Iran’s nuclear program, but officials in Tehran said “no new commitments” had been made.| NYT > World > Middle East ......
  
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• US negotiations with Tehran include a plan to return nuclear inspectors to Iran

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Technical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are expected to continue this week in Switzerland. Vice President JD Vance says the high level talks laid a “good foundation” but said it's also clear there’s more work to do. The parties agreed on a roadmap in efforts to reach a final agreement, according to mediators. Vance says Iran agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors into the country, though...
  
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• Urgent: France vs Iraq delayed by thunderstorms alert in Philadelphia

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  PHILADELPHIA, United States, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The FIFA World Cup Group I...
  
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• Tulsa filmmaker shares inspiration behind new documentary on history of Black firefighters

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Keith “Sneak” Daniels hosted a Q&A on Friday, Juneteenth, at the Tulsa Fire Museum to introduce his documentary "Fighting More Than Fire" to local viewers. ......
  
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• Trump-endorsed populist poised to become Colombia's next president as rival challenges vote

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Abelardo de la Espriella is poised to...
  
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• These Open-World RPGs Are True 10/10, No Notes

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  There’s no shortage of great open-world role-playing games...
  
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• The Strange Logic of World Cup Ticket Prices

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Aging stars and local fans dominate as Europeans stay home. ......
  
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• Scotland make decision on starting Ben Gannon-Doak against Brazil as World Cup history beckons

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Bournemouth winger set to have key role to play in pivotal fixture ......
  
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• Reflecting pool to be drained again weeks after multi-million-dollar renovation

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  The reflecting pool on Washington's National Mall will have to be drained again after algae and peeling paint appeared weeks after it was renovated. ......
  
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• Progressive Long Island congressional candidate caught liking anti-Jewish posts: ‘horrible antisemitic and ugly’

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  The revelations have felt “like a gut punch,” according to locals.|Read More US News – Latest Breaking Headlines, Photos & Videos | New York Post ......
  
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• Portugal World Cup group scenarios: What Cristiano Ronaldo needs to qualify for 2026 Round of 32 knockouts

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled to begin 2026 FIFA World Cup group play, and have some work to do if they wish to secure a spot in the knockout...
  
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• OG&E says proposal would accommodate data centers, protect other ratepayers

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  The Oklahoma Corporation Commission will likely take months to review the proposal submitted by Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. to prevent people from seeing bill increases related to high-energy-use facilities. ......
  
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• NYC coffee shop bans pro-Israel politician in hostile social post: 'We don’t serve genocide enablers'

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  A New York City coffee shop...
  
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• Norway v Senegal: World Cup 2026 – live

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  ⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 8pm ET/1am BST/10am AEST...
  
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• Montreal Shooting: Suspect, 2 Others Dead in Jewish Community

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  A shooting in Montreal on Monday left three people dead, including a police officer, and triggered a large-scale emergency response across...
  
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• Key dates in the history of the Titanic and the battles over its final resting place

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  The wreckage of the Titanic is in the news again, this time over whether some of its artifacts can be auctioned off. The ship has been a source of endless fascination since it struck an iceberg in 1912 while heading ......
  
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• Israeli leaders vow continued action against "threats" in S. Lebanon

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  JERUSALEM, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Israeli leaders said on Monday that the Israel Defense Forces will continue to act to neutralize "threats" in southern Lebanon, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to facilitate U.S.-Iran...
  
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• Iran leave powerful hand-written message for the world after hard-fought World Cup draw

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  The Iran national football team left an emotional, handwritten note in their SoFi Stadium dressing room on Sunday, following a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Belgium. Released by the Iranian football federation, the message reflected deep national pride and gratitude toward their hosts, while keeping their dreams of reaching the World Cup knockout stages alive under grueling logistical circumstances. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT
  
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• How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the World Cup anthem of Team USA amid ...

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  As the U.S. men’s national soccer team heard the final...
  
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• How long is a weather delay at the World Cup? Explaining FIFA protocol for lightning at 2026 matches

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been an exciting competition, bringing the global game of soccer to North America across co-hosts United States, Canada, and Mexico. With soccer being such a global affair, playing in various parts of the world brings unique challenges brought on by local climates, weather patterns, and many other variables. In North America, and the United States in particular, weather delays are a common occurrence in sports across the country, largely in stadiums that are open-topp
  
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• How it happened: Argentina secures spot in knockout stage with Messi masterclass

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Relive Lionel Messi’s historic masterclass at AT&T Stadium in Argentina’s 2-0 World Cup win over Austria. ......
  
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• Georgia Democrats blast requirement to recount votes by hand in bill that would keep ballot ...

  23-06-2026 00:56 via article.wn.com
  Legislation to keep Georgia’s embattled...
  
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